Police: Cyco Black of Crime Mob Attempted To Export Stolen Tech Overseas

Alphonce Smith, who performs under the moniker Cyco Black as a founding member of the mid-2000s rap group Crime Mob, is shown in an undated photograph. Atlanta police accuse Smith of orchestrating a major electronics theft ring out of his Metro Mart business, alleging he and accomplices attempted to ship more than $100,000 in stolen iPads and laptops overseas. (Alphonce Smith via Facebook)

The man who helped define the mid-2000s Atlanta crunk era with "Knuck If You Buck" is now facing severe criminal allegations.

Alphonce Smith, who performs under the moniker Cyco Black as a founding member of the platinum selling rap group Crime Mob, has been accused by Atlanta police of orchestrating a major electronics theft ring across the metro area.

According to an exclusive afternoon report from WSB-TV, investigators allege Smith and several accomplices are responsible for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of tech devices. The investigation reportedly began last year at the Metro Mart, a local business hub, after multiple victims successfully tracked their stolen iPads and laptop computers to a specific business owned and operated by Smith.

Alphonce Smith, who performs under the moniker Cyco Black as a founding member of the mid-2000s rap group Crime Mob, is shown in a police booking photo. Atlanta police accuse Smith of orchestrating a major electronics theft ring out of his Metro Mart business, alleging he and accomplices attempted to ship more than $100,000 in stolen iPads and laptops overseas. (Atlanta Police Department via WSB-TV)

Instead of quickly fencing the items locally, police stated the ring was attempting to score a massive payday by compiling the stolen technology and shipping the electronics overseas. Authorities intervened before the cargo could be exported, successfully recovering more than $100,000 in stolen merchandise so far.

Because the story is still rapidly developing, it remains unclear if federal authorities will step in, given the allegations of attempting to export stolen goods internationally.

Crime Mob dominated Southern hip-hop in the mid-2000s with their self-titled debut album and its highly influential follow-up, "Hated on Mostly." Representatives for Smith have not yet released a public statement regarding the charges, and it is unknown when he will make his first court appearance.